To play Melate you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 56 on a ticket and wait for the draw, which is held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. You can mark your numbers yourself or ask for a random selection. If your six numbers match the ones drawn, you win the top prize. In this guide we explain step by step how to play, how Revancha and Revanchita work, and how the prizes are paid out.
Step by step: how to play Melate
- 1. Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 56. You can choose them yourself or request an automatic selection ("quick pick").
- 2. Decide how many draws you want to play. A single ticket can take part in one or several consecutive draws.
- 3. Add Revancha and Revanchita (optional). For an extra cost, your same numbers enter two additional draws, each with its own jackpot.
- 4. Keep your ticket. It is the only valid proof for collecting a prize.
- 5. Check the results. On the night of the draw, compare your numbers with the winning ones in the Melate results guide.
How are prizes won in Melate?
Melate pays out prizes across several categories depending on how many of your numbers match the six winning ones:
- 6 matches: the top prize (the accumulated jackpot).
- 5, 4, 3 and 2 matches: prizes in the lower categories.
- Bonus number: in some categories, the bonus number helps determine the prize.
The order of the numbers does not matter: only how many match counts. The more matches you have, the higher the prize category.
Revancha and Revanchita
These are two optional draws played with the same numbers on your Melate ticket. Each one has its own jackpot and its own draw, and unlike Melate they do not use a bonus number. Adding them gives you more chances to win with the same selection, on the same date.
What about Melate Retro?
Melate Retro is a variant with a simpler format: you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 39 and it is drawn on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It works much like Melate, but with fewer numbers, which changes the odds and the style of play.
Tips for playing responsibly
Melate is a game of chance: every combination of six numbers has exactly the same probability of coming up, and no method guarantees a win. Always play for entertainment, with amounts that do not affect your finances, and remember that the statistics on frequent numbers are informational only: they do not increase your odds. If you want ideas for putting combinations together, you can try the AI Picks from MelateBot.
Understanding the cost and how to read your ticket
Each set of six numbers is a single bet, and you can play more than one bet on the same ticket. Adding Revancha and Revanchita increases the total cost because each one is a separate draw with its own prize pool, so think of them as two extra tickets that use the numbers you already picked. Before you leave the point of sale, check that the date, the draw numbers and your six numbers are printed correctly: the printed ticket is what counts, not what you intended to play. If you let the terminal generate a quick pick, your odds are identical to choosing the numbers by hand, since every combination is equally likely.
How to fill in your ticket step by step
The physical Melate ticket is filled in on a panel showing every number from 1 to 56. To play manually, you clearly shade the six boxes of the numbers you want; for example, you might mark 4, 11, 23, 30, 42 and 55. Mark each box well and do not select extra ones: if you fill in seven numbers on the same panel, that play becomes invalid and you will have to redo it. If you prefer not to decide, ask the seller for an automatic selection, known as the "máquina" (machine), and the terminal generates the six numbers for you. Neither method changes your odds, because every combination is equally possible.
Most tickets have several panels, so you can record more than one play on the same receipt. You could, for example, fill one panel by hand with your usual numbers and leave another to the "machine". Once your numbers are chosen, you decide how many consecutive draws you want to enter and whether to activate Revancha and Revanchita, which reuse exactly the same selection from each panel. If you play online, the procedure is equivalent: you tap or type your six numbers on the screen, or pick the random option, and confirm the play before the draw closes.
Common mistakes when starting out
At first it is easy to make slips that do not change your odds but can cost you a prize or your peace of mind. The most important is to look after your ticket: since it is the only valid proof, protect it and do not throw it away even if at first glance it looks like you did not win, because you might have matches in a lower category. And when the night of the draw arrives, calmly compare every panel you played, without discarding any before checking all the prize categories. Another common slip is not confirming what you activated: if you wanted to play Revancha and Revanchita, or enter several draws, it is worth verifying at the point of sale before you leave.
Mistaken expectations are also common. Some people believe certain numbers are "overdue" and will therefore come up soon, or that copying figures from a previous draw changes something: it does not, because each draw is independent and all combinations have the same probability. Marking only birthday dates does not help either; it just limits your numbers to the 1-31 range, without improving or worsening your chances. The most serious mistake, however, is spending more than planned: set an entertainment amount before you play, respect it, and do not try to "recover" what you wagered in past draws. Playing calmly is part of doing it responsibly.
Frequently asked questions about how to play Melate
How many numbers do you pick in Melate?
You pick 6 numbers from 1 to 56. In addition, a bonus number is drawn that applies to some prize categories.
What days can I play Melate?
Melate draws take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. You can buy your ticket before each draw closes.
Can I choose my numbers or are they random?
Both options are valid: you can mark your own numbers or ask for an automatic selection.
Is it worth adding Revancha and Revanchita?
They are optional and cost extra; they give you more chances to win with the same numbers, but the decision depends on how much you want to play.
Is there any strategy to win for sure?
No. Every combination has the same probability and no method predicts the numbers. Always play for entertainment and responsibly.
How long do I have to claim a Melate prize?
Keep your ticket safe and claim promptly, since there is a deadline to collect winnings. Smaller prizes can usually be paid at authorized points of sale, while larger ones are handled through official channels. Check the current rules before the deadline so you do not lose a prize you have won.
Check the Melate results, see what time the draw is, or explore the draw archive.
Related guides
For entertainment purposes. No method predicts the winning numbers.